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Kia Sorento

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LB55 ZHCMOT history

LB55 ZHC is a blue diesel Kia Sorento first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
136,322 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZHC was last recorded at 136,322 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 7,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,340 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,982 miles
Average per year
6,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,322 miles
  • 2023 – 128,340 miles
  • 2022 – 123,865 miles
  • 2021 – 119,863 miles
  • 2020 – 114,227 miles
  • 2019 – 110,438 miles
  • 2018 – 104,900 miles
  • 2017 – 97,324 miles
  • 2016 – 90,066 miles
  • 2015 – 82,952 miles
  • 2014 – 75,548 miles
  • 2013 – 67,072 miles
  • 2012 – 58,176 miles
  • 2011 – 52,622 miles
  • 2010 – 47,693 miles
  • 2009 – 40,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,322 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear - whole underside / vehicle structure corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • WHOLE UNDERSIDE AND ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All rubber bushes and dust covers slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,322 miles (+7,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,322 miles
    Test number
    196631951762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,340 miles (+110)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    381464102342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear - whole underside / vehicle structure corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWHOLE UNDERSIDE AND ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryAll rubber bushes and dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAxles, suspension arms, cross members, supports, brake pipes, suspension mounts, seatbelt mounts, coil springs both sides front and rear all corroded.
    • AdvisorySills corroded / sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle has been heavily undersealed

  3. Fail128,230 miles (+4,365)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,230 miles
    Test number
    318790612708
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear - whole underside / vehicle structure corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWHOLE UNDERSIDE AND ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryAll rubber bushes and dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAxles, suspension arms, cross members, supports, brake pipes, suspension mounts, seatbelt mounts, coil springs both sides front and rear all corroded.
    • AdvisorySills corroded / sill covers fitted

  4. Pass123,865 miles (+4,002)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,865 miles
    Test number
    711210440868
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,863 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,863 miles
    Test number
    762037029871
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed

  6. Fail119,862 miles (+5,635)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,862 miles
    Test number
    605533881054
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed

  7. Pass114,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,227 miles
    Test number
    676347871797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside steering and suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills showing corrosion

  8. Fail114,227 miles (+3,789)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,227 miles
    Test number
    923566459269
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside steering and suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly high in operation

  9. Pass110,438 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    976249037380
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly high in operation

  10. Fail110,438 miles (+5,538)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,438 miles
    Test number
    355074182870
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly high in operation

  11. Pass104,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    562353070436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth seals corroded
    • Advisory• Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  12. Fail104,898 miles (+7,574)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    847000913684
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth seals corroded
    • Advisory• Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  13. Pass97,324 miles (+7,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,324 miles
    Test number
    310040404578
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  14. Pass90,066 miles (+7,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,066 miles
    Test number
    816099601257
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass82,952 miles (+7,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,952 miles
    Test number
    406445348350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low

  16. Pass75,548 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    317441624334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail75,548 miles (+8,476)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    978611324342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail67,072 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    255826213374
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass67,072 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    999316513343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,176 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    458145832332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,708 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,708 miles
    Test number
    736891492270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,622 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,622 miles
    Test number
    775611391291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,693 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,693 miles
    Test number
    183985290272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,568 miles (+6,722)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,568 miles
    Test number
    914845999293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    493132229063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,846 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,846 miles
    Test number
    394972829009
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB55 ZHC

Does LB55 ZHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 ZHC expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZHC?
The MOT on LB55 ZHC expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 ZHC done?
LB55 ZHC was recorded at 136,322 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 6,530 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZHC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZHC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 ZHC find?
LB55 ZHC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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